‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further

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Projected tax revenue is down more than $500 million since the Legislature passed its latest two-year budget.

Police Blotter, September 12 - 17, 2025

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This past week, the Anacortes Police responded to a complaint about cars parked in front of a house, arrested three occupants of a car on drug charges and investigated a fight at a local motel.

Anacortes Police arrest Middle School student for verbal threats of violence

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Anacortes Police have arrested and charged with a local student in connection with verbal threats of violence. 

15 Years Later (150 Years Later)

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Walking down the gravel roadway is such a grand welcome to the island ahead. Crossing the tombolo and tidelands, covered with the bones of fallen trees, is like entering a sacred homeland.

Vote-at-home is the law in Washington — and it works

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As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local government and are responsible for administering elections in accordance with state and federal law. That includes elections for local, state and federal offices.

Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard

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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard